Job Details

General Summary of Duties: Responsible for providing professional nursing care for clinic patients under supervision of the physician.  Assists physician and staff in coordinating patient care. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Major Responsibilities/Tasks: 

1.     Assesses patient's general condition and takes vital signs and weight.  

2.          Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials.  Ensures cleanliness.  Prepares list of medical supplies needed.  Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients.

4.     Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination.  Screens patients for appropriate information.  Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.

5.     Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.  Records tests and examination results in patient's chart.

6.          Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.  

7.          Maintains patient confidentiality.

8.          Schedule referrals and tests.

9.          Perform other related duties as directed or required.

EDUCATION:  High school diploma. 

EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of one-year medical assistant experience.

REQUIREMENTS:   Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE:  The jobholder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to the job position.

1.                  Knowledge of basic nursing principles and protocols.

2.                  Knowledge of safety and patient confidentiality.

3.                  Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records.

SKILLS:

1.         Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques.

2.         Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality   methods.

3.         Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.

4.         Skill in using software programs to accomplish various tasks.

ABILITIES:

1.         Ability to work effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff.

2.                  Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

3.         Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff and others.

4.         Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.

4.                  Ability to communicate clearly.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting.  Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.  Must be able to use a variety of office equipment. 

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.  Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.